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SOUMYA KANTHI

London

Summary

As a Lead Developer, I offer a unique skill set honed over 11 years, combining both design and development expertise. My proficiency in full-stack web application development is complemented by a deep understanding of design principles, allowing me to seamlessly integrate aesthetics and functionality into every project.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

e9
08.2015 - Current

Leadership and Project Management

  • Collaborated closely with the CEO and core team at e9 to drive the design and development of critical components for Cab9, e9’s flagship product since its inception
  • Cab9 is now one of the fastest-growing dispatch systems for private hire in the UK, with a client base that has grown from 5 to 150 customers
  • Managed product requirements by engaging with stakeholders at all levels
  • Actively involved in the hiring process, expanding the team from 5 to 15 members
  • Effectively led a cross-functional team of 4-5 developers, delivering projects on time despite challenging deadlines

Development and Design

  • Proficient in full-stack technologies with a strong focus on frontend development
  • Utilised Node.js for backend and various emerging frontend technologies (AngularJS, Vue.js, React) to create highly responsive web applications
  • Created functional prototypes and proof of concepts for web applications, emphasizing user experience (UX)
  • Developed hybrid Android and iOS application using React Native which has a user base of over 2 million passengers
  • Designed SEO and performance-optimised websites using Headless Content Management Systems
  • Led the development and maintenance of frontend tools specifically tailored for Virgin Media O2, including an industry-leading CMS, to efficiently manage wifi services across thousands of nationwide locations

Technical Expertise

  • Worked with cloud infrastructure, containerisation technologies, and engineered CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments via serverless technologies
  • Wrote automated end-to-end test suites for quality assurance.

Senior Systems Engineer

e9
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Worked as a software engineer for projects that centered around data migration across databases and transforming it into various business-centric objects
  • Developed multiple Informatica database loaders along with web applications on top of associated data marts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Global Academy of Technology
Bangalore, India
2012

Skills

  • Web Technologies & Frameworks: HTML, CSS, Vuejs, AngularJS, React, Redux, React Native, Expo, jQuery, Nodejs, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, TypeScript, Sass, Less, Gridsome, Strapi, Pinia
  • Design Tools: Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Marvel, Zeplin
  • Database: MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle DB, PL/SQL
  • Testing Frameworks: Protractor, Cypress, Jest
  • Task runner & Bundler: Gulp, Webpack, ESLint, Vite
  • Application/Web Server: Nginx, Apache
  • Versioning and other tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Sentry
  • Cloud Environment: Google Cloud Platform
  • Container Technologies: Google Kubernetes Engine, Docker
  • Others: Agile Methodology

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

e9
08.2015 - Current

Senior Systems Engineer

e9
03.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Global Academy of Technology
SOUMYA KANTHI